Wordsworth Crescent is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 6HA is located in the Whitton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wordsworth Crescent, Ipswich, IP1 6HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 6JY, IP1 6LA, IP1 6EZ, IP1 6FE, IP1 6BF, IP1 6ET, IP1 6LU, IP1 6HB, IP1 6HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP1 6HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 49.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP1 6HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.7% | 42.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 39.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 42.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 37.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around IP1 6HA this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 28.9% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 14.2% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 17.6% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.8% | 74.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 83% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 83% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 82.6% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wordsworth Crescent was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wordsworth Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitton and the 197th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Wordsworth Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-09-24 | £202,479 |
| 3 Wordsworth Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,020 | 2003-10-13 | £87,349 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Community Primary School Shakespeare Road , IP1 6ET | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 209 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Cafe | 8 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 303 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori | 10 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 303 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs Plc Unit 10, 38 White House Road | 664 yd | |
| Realise Futures Catering | Whitehouse Enterprises, Lovetofts Drive | 666 yd | |
| Friday Friends Cafe | Whitehouse Baptist Church, Waterford Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Place | Community Centre, Limerick Close | 262 yd | |
| The Flying Horse Public House | Flying Horse Public House, 4 Waterford Road | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodi Pizza & Grill | 13 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 236 yd | |
| Frydays | 27 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 236 yd | |
| Jade House | Jade House Take Away, 39 Meredith Road | 260 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 4 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 303 yd | |
| New China | 51 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 14 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 303 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 10-14 Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 711 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16C Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 788 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 19-21 Ulster Avenue | 892 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wolsey School (Closed) Old Norwich Road | swimming pool | 161 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Whitton United Fc) OLD NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Missfits Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) White House Road | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Whitton Sports Centre WHITTON CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 669 yd |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy DEFOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.